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Resistance to spotted stem borer in commercial maize hybrids and open pollinated varieties in Kenya. Contributions from the 3rd Africa-Wide Women and Young Professionals in Science Competitions.
(2014)
ABSTRACT
Lepidoptera stem borers are major maize insectpests estimated to be responsible for annual losses of around 15% in sub-Saharan Africa and 13.5% in Kenya. The spotted stem borer (Chilo partellus Swinhoe, ...
Potential of orange-fleshed sweet potato in increasing vitamin A dietary intake in up to 60-month-old children in Laikipia, Kenya
(CODEN (USA):, 2014-04)
Developing countries, more so those in sub-Saharan Africa, are having to grapple with high prevalence of vitamin A deficiency. Food based approaches are being recommended as the sustainable interventions. In Kenya, ...
Nematodes and fungi associated with apple replant disorder in sampled New York State orchards.
(2014)
The factors associated with unthrifty growth of apple are not fully determined, resulting i n inadequate diagnosis of apple replant disorder (ARD). The present study isolated and identified nematodes and fungi from ARD ...